Wil Myers

Naturally, Matt Szczur was thrilled to have a part, however compartmentalized, in the Cubs ending their 108-year World Series drought. Of course, the 27-year-old outfielder never made it onto any of their postseason rosters so news that Chicago was designating him for assignment brought a smile to his face.

Perhaps a more substantial role was awaiting him … somewhere.

“I loved being with the Cubs but I knew I needed to get out,” Szczur said after arriving Tuesday morning from Chicago. “My first reaction was I was happy to be honest. I was excited. I wasn’t playing very much. I loved the guys. They were awesome, but for my career, this is where I needed to be.”

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